info@baikalnature.com

Saint Stefan Cathedral

Saint Stefan Cathedral is the centre of the Russian Orthodox Church in Komi Republic. It was named after Saint Stefan Permsky who converted the ancient peoples of Komi. The cathedral was first built in 1896 so as to match the 500th anniversary of his death. However the place was destroyed in 1932 by Bolshevik authorities. The construction of the contemporary building started in 1996, year of the 600th anniversary of the death of Stefan Permsky and was completed in 2001.
Sign up for our emails!
Why subscribe? First, our newsletters are captivating! We are one of the few tour operators specializing in Russian and Georgian nature, who invests a lot of resources into photo and video-shooting. That’s why even sitting in the office, you’ll feel like you are making your way among arctic ices, walking along taiga valleys, admiring volcanos or looking in the mirror of crystal Baikal waters. Second, there is lots of useful stuff in our letters. The information about outstanding places, new routes’ descriptions, stories from expeditions and trips. And don’t worry, we write in an easy and entertaining manner. And finally, we’re not pushy. You will get all this beauty not often than once a month or two. So you’re gonna miss us!